Lauren Fortgang returns to narrate this sequel to THE VANISHING SEASON. Fortgang builds on her previously strong performance, especially as she portrays the relationship between police officer Ellery Hathaway and FBI agent Reed Markham. Many years ago Reed saved a teenage Ellery from an infamous serial killer. In the first audiobook, they reunited to solve a chilling murder spree related to Ellery's past. Now, they're drawn together again, this time to investigate a brutal rape and a decades-old arson case. Fortgang's nuanced portrayal of Ellery--traumatized, reckless, but otherwise good-hearted--continues to stand out. The deepening bond between Ellery and Reed is also riveting audio. Their dynamic takes on some romantic undertones but also explores the lasting effects of extreme violence against women.
Pub Date: Jan. 15, 2019
Duration: 10 hrs, 15 mins
DD ISBN: 9781982593469
Publisher: Blackstone Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Novelist Benet Archdale and housemaid Carol Stratford are two young, single parents who have no reason to know each other. They become tangled in a nightmarish spiral of kidnap, fraud, family violence and death. Ruth Rendell creates psychological suspense in thrillers that are compulsively readable or, in this case, listenable. British actress Imelda Staunton's reading is perfectly paced, and the characters are well defined. You'll have a hard time turning it off.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 9 hrs
Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America/ Chivers
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Emerson and Peabody are at it again! Uncovering antiquities takes a back-seat as the romantic archaeologists track down the master criminal who is stealing Egypt's ancient treasures. With the help of their precocious son, Ramses, the intrepid pair unravel this mystery in crowded bazaars, desert camps and the heart of the Black Pyramid. Barbara Rosenblat's reading fully measures up to the tale. She is a master of timing and nuance. Rosenblat's power for character interpretation has grown with each book in this amusing series. This is the best one yet.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: 12 hrs
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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